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Jaggery palm

Caryota urens

Also known as: ទន្សែ · Palmier céleri · Jaggery Palm · Caryote brûlant, Queue de poisson · Kitul

ArecaceaeGenus: Caryota
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📋 About Jaggery palm

Caryota urens is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, native to Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar and Malaysia, where they grow in fields and rainforest clearings, it is regarded as introduced in Cambodia. The epithet urens is Latin for "stinging" alluding to the chemicals in the fruit. Common names in English include solitary fishtail palm, kithul palm, toddy palm, wine palm, sago palm and jaggery palm. Its leaf is used as fishing rod after trimming the branches of the leaf and drying. According to Monier-Williams, it is called moha-karin in Sanskrit. It is one of the sugar palms.

🏷️ Common Names for Jaggery palm

This plant is known by many names around the world. Whether you're searching for "ទន្សែ" or "Palmier céleri", they all refer to the same species.

ទន្សែPalmier céleriJaggery PalmCaryote brûlant, Queue de poissonKitulWine PalmToddy PalmFishtail Palmfish tail palmJaggery palmkitul-treefiskstjärtspalmfishtail palmFischschwanzpalmetoddy palmSagopalmewine palmsolitary fishtail palmsago palmpalmier céleripalmera de sagújaggery palmcaryote brûlantKitulpalmeBrennpalmepalmeira-toddypalmeira-rabo-de-peixe

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🔬 Plant Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Family

Arecaceae

Genus

Caryota

Species

Caryota urens

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jaggery palm?+
Caryota urens is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, native to Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar and Malaysia, where they grow in fields and rainforest clearings, it is regarded as introduced in Cambodia. The epithet urens is Latin for "stinging" alluding to the chemicals in the fruit. Common n…
What is the scientific name of Jaggery palm?+
The accepted scientific name of Jaggery palm is Caryota urens, belonging to the family Arecaceae.
What family does Jaggery palm belong to?+
Jaggery palm belongs to the Arecaceae family and the genus Caryota. This classification is based on data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
How do I care for Jaggery palm?+
Caring for Jaggery palm starts with understanding its native environment. Water when the top soil feels dry, provide appropriate light based on its natural habitat, and ensure good drainage. The Greeny Corner app provides personalised watering reminders for Jaggery palm.
Is Jaggery palm safe for pets?+
Toxicity information for Jaggery palm is not fully documented. As a precaution, keep plants out of reach of pets and children. Consult a veterinarian if your pet ingests any plant material.
What are other names for Jaggery palm?+
Jaggery palm is also known as: ទន្សែ, Palmier céleri, Jaggery Palm, Caryote brûlant, Queue de poisson, Kitul, Wine Palm, Toddy Palm, Fishtail Palm.

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